1, Spurs Would Be Lost Without Gareth Bale

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Gareth Bale was clearly the man of the match at White Hart Lane on Saturday. The Welshman scored on a brilliant free kick in the fifth minute before scoring the match-winning goal in the second half. Bale's double gave him 13 EPL goals on the season.

With Jermain Defoe out injured, Spurs needed someone to step up and score goals and Bale did exactly that against Newcastle. Bale also created plenty of other chances for his teammates, but none were able to convert his stellar passes into a goal.

One thing that Bale will be wanting to change is his missed shot in front of an open goal in stoppage time.

Bale took the shot with his right foot, which is not his preferred foot, and the ball soared over the wide-open net.

2. Introduction of Adebayor Opened Up Play in Second Half

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When Emmanuel Adebayor entered the match in the 69th minute, the match became wide open and the Tottenham attack flipped the switch and turned into a threat once again.

Toward the end of the first half and during the first 25 minutes of the second half, the Spurs attack lacked the final touch. When Adebayor entered the match, Clint Dempsey was allowed to move back into the attacking midfield role and the American was able to switch off with Gareth Bale in the attack.

With Bale given more freedom in the attack, Spurs were able to create plenty of chances.

It will come as no surprise to anyone if Adebayor is installed as the permanent forward in the 4-2-3-1 formation until Jermain Defoe returns from injury.

3. Michael Dawson Is Improving Every Week in Defense

Michael Dawson had yet another fine performance in the back four against Newcastle

Since being installed as a starter at center-back in November, Dawson's play has improved by the match and it has caught the eye of England manager Roy Hodgson, who was in attendance on Saturday.

While the number of blocked shots by Dawson may not show up on the stat sheet, there is no doubt that the Spurs defense would not be as effective as they were against Newcastle if the 29-year-old was out of the starting 11.